How to Save a Java Applet

Created by Sun Microsystems and now developed by Oracle, Java is an object-oriented programming language. Unlike many other languages that are platform-specific, Java allows programmers to create applications capable of running on any operating system, as long as the Java Runtime Environment software is installed on the system first. Compiled Java is most commonly delivered to Web browsers in the form of an applet that runs from a file using a ".class" extension. If you want to save one of these applets to your computer, use the "Save" feature in the Firefox Web browser.

Things You'll Need

• Firefox browser

Instructions

1. Click "File" in the top menu bar and select "Save Page As."

2. Select the desktop as your save location, then click the "Save as type" drop-down menu and select "Web Page, complete."

3. Click "Save."

4. Navigate to the desktop and open the folder containing the Web page files you just saved. The file with the ".class" extension is the Java applet.

Tips & Warnings

• The Internet Explorer, Chrome, Opera and Safari Web browsers allow you to save pages in a similar manner, but do not download .class files as part of the process.

References

• Java: What is Java Technology and Why Do I Need It?
• JavaWorld: The Java Class File Lifestyle
• Neuro Software: Firefox Save As Dialog Box Screen Image

Resources

• Mozilla: Firefox Web Browser